Cloudpath Networks - Provision Ubuntu for WPA2 & 802.1X

Provisioning Ubuntu™

Use of Ubuntu Linux on laptops and netbooks has grown consistently. XpressConnect provides fool-proof provisioning for Ubuntu devices for WPA2 wireless and wired 802.1X networks. Along with provisioning, XpressConnect automates the association process and verifies connectivity is successful. Whether user-owned or IT-issued, XpressConnect brings ease-of-use to 802.1X-based security on Ubuntu.

XpressConnect's support for Ubuntu is consistent with the wide array of operating systems and device types supported by XpressConnect. This consistent approach reduces the IT learning curve associated with new device types in diverse environments.

Key Features for Ubuntu Include:

The ability to configure wired 802.1X profiles and WPA2 wireless profiles, including the installation of certificate authorities.

The ability to register and report on device-specific attributes.

The ability to generate client certificates (for TLS environments) via interaction with your CA.

The ability to handle the initial configuration as well as providing an intuitive fall-back mechanism when wireless does not behave as expected.

The ability to provision devices in a self-service or IT-driven manner.

The encrypted storage of the user password in the Ubuntu keystore, rather than storing the password in cleartext in a configuration file.

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